Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 62, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 July 1927 — Page 6

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Not a Sphinx Those who suspected the Governor of this State of being loquacious only on the safe subjects of moral generalities, were mistaken. It is true that there was som<J disappointment when a few weeks ago the Attorney General of this State suggested that he ought to take a stand on public importance and one in which he was a very essential factor. Mr. Gilliom, in a letter to the Governor, suggested that, the Governor ought to recommend that the present law in regard to the use of whisky be amended. In that letter Mr. Gilliom said that he had saved the lives of his own little sons by its use and that he had been compelled to violate the laws and become a criminal in order to save their lives. The same letter made the open statement that the Governor had also been driven into the paths of law violation in order to save the life of Mrs. Jackson. Citizens generally expected that the Governor would make some sort of a statement. The official record of the Governor on the dry question was clear. He has always said and done exactly what the head of the Anti-Saloon League wished to have said and done. His record in that regard was perfect. But the people really wanted to know whether the statement by Mr. Gilliom-was true. If it had not been true the men and women who believe that the Wright law is a matter of inspiration and sacred had a right to expect prompt denial. The humanitarians, who believe that human life is more sacred than this law, might have expected that the Governor would be so grateful for the outcome that he would eagerly open the way to other husbands and other fathers to save the lives of their loved ones as he had saved his own. But the Governor showed remarkable restraint. He said exactly nothing. Recently the Governor has shown that he is not exactly a sphinx. When The Times produced a check for $2,500, signed by D. C. Stephenson and cashed by Jackson, together with a note to the effect that it was one-fourth of ten thousand dollars given him personally for his primary expenses, the Governor after four days did say that the check was given him all right, but that it was for a horse. That demonstrated that the Governor can talk, if he wishes. There is still a matter on which he has not spoken and does seem to demand at least an ejaculation. That is the letter which The Times published, a letter written by Stephenson during the height of the campaign, when there was a rift between the former Klan dragon and the head of the organization which had banished him. The letter suggested that Jackson was intent on keeping the favor of both branches of the hooded order. That letter made certain specific statements which the Governor should explain or deny. And even he will admit that his story of a successful horse sale did not escape public attention or discussion. That letter said that Stephenson, at the request of Clyde Walb and Jackson, had financed the fake candidacy of a man who tried to steal the name of La Follette in order to draw votes away from McCullough. That letter^declared thas Stephenson had planted spies, at the" request of Jackson/in the Democratic headquarters. That letter declared that Stephenson had spent $73,216 in the Jackson primary in order to secure his nomination. These things axe either true or they are not true. Perhaps all those other checks which Stephenson has produced were not spent in politics. He may have been engaged in an extensive live stock business and the Governor may be able to throw some light on the matter. The State has not yet been notified that the sphinx has become the emblem of office. The Governor may, or rather should, begin to talk in his office as fluently as he preaches in Kansas. " Deadly Laughter There has been political wisdom in the silence of President Coolidge. Many a public man has committed political suicide by talking too much, but never by talking too little. Believing that still water runs deep, people often give credit for superior wisdom to the politician who keeps his mouth shut. Our American political bosses have been uniformly close-mouthed, and when they got old and gabby, wise observers could see the beginning of the end. But sometimes actions do speak louder than words. Even the silent man may look silly. To be laughed at is fatal. Just now the American people are laughing at Calvin Coolidge. When the picture of Coolidge wearing a cowboy outfit, with winged chaps on which appear the three letters C A L, is thrown on the screen —when men, women and children see him come mincing down the steps as if fearful that he would fall apart—they titter and laugh. Not quite in the Way they laugh when they see Charlie Chaplin. They expect to laugh at him. That’s

(NEW YORK EVENING WORLD* It is a good guess that however fair the moonlight may be along the Wabash, its beauty is not impressing some of the statesmen now in office in Indiana since “Boss” Stephenson, erstwhile dicShadow tator of the Klan and the Republican party, has been fit to talk to the proseof Sam cuting attorney of Indianapolis. It Insull probably seems a little fairer to the citizen. Indiana, long noted for the high character of its public men, has been degraded and disgraced in the last few years. The Governor elected in 1920 is in the Federal prison at Atlanta; the party dictator of 1924 is in the pepitentiary in Indiana; the Indianapolis mayor elected in 1925 is indicted, and no one believes that has yet been scratched. In the convention which nominated the present Governor, “Boss v Stephenson of the Klan was absolute dictator, walking the aisles with a gun strapped to his hip, giving orders. It was a charge of murder and not his political activities that sent him to the penitentiary; and it was his expectation that the beneficiaries of his political bounty would speedily terminate his captivity. Fear of public opinion has Interfered, and human nature has called forth resentment and a willingness to talk, , . .

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what they go to the movies for when Charlie is on the screen. But they don't expect to laugh at Calvin. The element of surprise plays its part. The older people, who haven’t outgrown the notion that there is a divinity that doth' hedge a king and that an American President evolved from the old-time king —they hold back. They begin by smiling, while the irreverent younsters bust right out laughing. But soon that smile evolves into the laugh. The thing is infectious. >s Probably some of the older people think back when the girls dressed up In mother’s long dresses and the boys put on daddy’s plug hat and long-tailed coat. That was funny then. And President Coolidge Is funny now when he puts on cowboy toggery and looks silly while the cameras of the movie photographers record for millions the palpable misfit. Anyhow, the peopleware laughing at Coolidge. They can’t help it. That picture is what Aunt Susan would have called too funny for any good use. And the danger is that they won’t forget that picture when they see their President in more serious and appropriate garb. Once a man gets a reputation for being funny, folks find It difficult to take him seriously. The why and wherefore of all this we leave to the psychologists, but our opinion is that the serious mien went out of the picture to stay when the cowboy make-up came in. The superman is a fadeout and Calvin Coolidge came down off the heights to appear a mere human two-legged man much like all the rest of us. Os this we are sure—no statesman can afford to be laughed at. Devices of Satan A group of the nation’s philosophers, anthropologists and sociologists are meeting in Oakland, Cal., this fall to. discuss the question: “What are the marks of social progress in the United States?” Their studies and findings should be watched especially by those complacent Americans who think that the world just naturally moves on to perfection without any effort by its inhabitants. Doubtless we have made progress, great strides In the past 100 years. Listen, for instance, to this letter from the local school board of Lancaster, Ohio, in 1828: “You are welcome to use the schoolhouse to debate all proper telegraphs A Impossibilities and rank infidelity. There Is nothing In God s word about them. If God. had designed that his Intelligent ceatures should travel at the frightful speed of fifteen miles an hour by steam. He would have clearly foretold it through His holy prophets. It is a device of Satan to lead Immortak souls down to Hell.’’ With airplanes dashing at 100 miles an hour from one continent to another and their pilots not only discussed but made into national heroes, the refusal of the Lancaster guardians of morality to allow discussions of the “frightful speed of 15 miles an hour” seems absurd. But what will our descendants in the year 2027 think of our own strange taboos? Will they not smile at the Scopes trial and anti-evolution laws, the taboo on discussion of birth control, the drives of the K. K. K, the activities of the patrioteers, the limitations placed by school boards and other boards all over the land on free discussions of present day "devices of Satan?” Greater Things Comes now the pastor of that Kansas church with a correction. Governor Jackson did not talk on “What shall it profit” w r her he contributed .to the uplift of the Sunflower State. ' What he really preached about was "Greater things than these shall ye do.” That shows him an optimist. What greater thing cquld any one do than sell The Senator for $2,500? A farmer in New Jersey comes forward with the news that he furnished the hams which Charles Lindbergh ate on his way to Paris. What we’re wondering is who furnished the ham for Levine?

Law and Justice By Dexter M. Keezer

In a suit for damages resulting from an automobile accident the lawyer for the party seeking to collect damages asked the defendant if he carried liability insurance. The lawyer for the defendant objected to this question. He said that if the jury should be advised that the defendant had such insurance and was protected against losses arising from damage suits it would be more disposed to be generous to the party seeking .damages. The lawyer who asked the question contended that it was a legitimate one. He argued that if such insurance was carried the insurance company was a party interested in the damage suit and that fact should be disclosed. He also contended that the possession of such insurance by an automobile owner might have a definite bearing on the negligence involved in the accident. HOW WOULD YOU DECIDE THIS CASE? The actual decision: The Supreme Court of Nebraska decided that the question about liability insurance was permissible. It said that although such a question is barred by the courts in many States because of its possible effect in prejudicing the jury, it should be admitted £o disclose whether an insurance company has an interest in the defense against the damage suit.

When it was feared that he would talk in the campaign of 1926 he was kept guarded from visitors; and the first one permitted to see him was a political ally of Senator Watson, who is an operative of the department over which Attorney General Sargent presides—or drowses. The charge is that Stephenson was promised a parole if he would keep quiet. The campaign passed, the Senator escaped defeat by the skin of his teeth, and there was no parole. Again Stephenson was guarded against visitors, but now he has talked. Perhaps as interesting a revelation as any he is said to have made involves the campaign contributions of Sam Insull. It is not a new rumor, that he contributed heavily to Governor Jackson’s fund with a distinct understanding regarding the appointees to the public service commission, and that he has interested himself in the selection of judges of the higher courts. Here is a chance for Indiana’ to purge herself of the gangsters that have blackened her good record of a century and shamed her people. (NEW YORK EVENING WORLD) Has any one yet heard from either of Indiana's Senators, or her Governor, or her representative in the cabinet, a call for the cleansing of the State!

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M. E. TRACY SAYS: You Can Not Have Big Business, Especially Where Coal and Iron Are Concerned, Without Cluttering Up the Scenery.

PITTSBURGH, Pa., July 22. Washington and Pittsburgh, represent about as great a contrast as could be found in this country. They may have something In common when it comes to politics. But Washington has no industry of a productive character, while Pittsburgh is dominated by it. The work of Washington is carried on by 100,000 neatly dressed clerks. That of Pittsburgh is carried on by 200,000 men in overalls. By and large, the men in overalls receive better pay. At the same time, you realize that Pittsburgh pays a pretty big share of the taxes which are necessary to support Washington. More Contrast So far as appearances go, the contrast is just as great. In Washington the buildings are spotless, the streets are kept clean and even in the districts where humble folks live there is a manifest effort to maintain a neat appearance. In Pittsburgh, you get the impression of more clutter, dinginess and unkept grounds, that smoke and ore dust make necessary. Power and Stability Jokes have done as much for Pittsburgh as for Henry Ford. Who pokes fun at the smoke merely helps to sell another ton of steel, another plate glass window, or another car of coke. < You cannot have big business, especially where coal and iron are concerned, without cluttering up the scenery. Pittsburgh’s dinginess bespeaks a power and stability that many of our spick and span towns would give their life to possess. Best View of City One gets the best view of Pittsburgh from Mt. Washington, which is a 400-foot elevation forming the south bank of the Monongahela just opposite the business district, and which is reached by inclines, or vehicle lifts. These lifts are pulled up by cable over wide tramways, on which they rest like shingle brackets. The slope approaches 45 degrees, the ascent is made in three or four minutes and the price for an ordinary auton*>bile is 15 cents.

Panorama of Buildings Standing on the street which runs along the summit of Mt. Washington, you look across the Monongahela to the skycrapers and hills of Pittsburgh beyond which the Allegheny cuts a swath bulwarked by still more hills. The two rivers join to form the Ohio almost beneath your feet. Fourteen enormous steel bridges are in view, with docks, smoke stacks and manufacturers stretching away along the river valleys in three directions. Back of the business district, looms Squirrel Hell and the woodland slopes of Schenley Park. Far to the north and crowning the highest eminence of all, rises the dome of an observatory. Saar Basin of U. S, Here is the Saar basin of America, the steel and glass center of the western world spread out before you. Here are assembled the blast furnaces, the rolling mills, the tube 1 works and incidental enterprises that have done so much to make this age what it is. Steel and Glass Steel and glass represent the bedrock of modern civilization from a material standpoint at least. Without them practically all the inventions and devices that have transformed living conditions would be impossible. Without steel, we could not build skyscrapers, and without glass we could not make them habitable. Without steel, we could not construct railroads, autos and dynamos, and without glass we could not have incandescent lamps and those shop windows which have done so much to boom the dry goods business. Massed Capital Pittsburgh offers the most graphic illustration in America of how big business has submerged individuality in organization. A generation ago, one heard much of Carnegie and Frick. Today, one hears mor? of corporate names. The master has given place to the stock company with a board of directors, and though the name of its founder may cling to a combine, one gets the impression of massed capital and massed men rather than individual leadership. The Mellons Os all the great Pittsburgh families, that of the Mellon's alone holds its pre-eminence. • It is commonly believed that Ford or Rockefeller represent the greatest money power in this country, but to let Pittsburghers tell it. the honor should go to the Mellon family. This family is said to control no less than sixty-five corporations, including six banks, the Aluminum Company of North America, the Gulf Refining Company, and several other enormous enterprises. What inscription is on the statue “The Christ of the Andes?” Who was the sculptor? The statue was made from an old Argentine cannon by a young Argentine sculptor. Mateo Alonzo. It was dedicated March 13, 1904, and bera the inscription, “Sooner shall these mountains crumble into dust, than Argentines and Chilians break the peace to which thfcy have pledged themselves at the ifeet of Christ, the Redeemer,,U , .

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Smart Comedy Remarks Are Found in Act of Gerber’s Jesters On the New Bill At the Palace

Besides the chorus, the thing that put the Follies over was the short sketches that were interspersed throughout the productions of these musical shows. The same spirit prevails in the headline presentation at the Palace this week, A sharp saline point illustrated by fast comedy talk and suggestive setting is the gist of the act of Gerber's Jesters. Beautiful scenery, snappy dancing and songs, with two really funny comedians comprises this review. It is not new to Introduce classical music on the vaudeville stage but it is a bit unusual to hear a whole act that it composed of the more famous songs from the operas. Such songs as "The Kiss Waltz” and arias from “Aida” and “Faust” comprise the presentation of Leo's Society Singers.

To the Editor: Indianapolis has this week an interesting aggregation of visitors. The postmasters from three States, and at the same time of their own free will come the leading Republican politicians of Indiana, headed by the postmaster-general and the senior Senator. All this might merely happen and each come without reference to the other. The fourth-class postmasters, the rural mail carriers and the first, second and third class postmasters have been so far classified that it might well be concluded that the object of it had been attained and that the entire business part of the postmaster-general’s department is out of politics, and that, therefore, the meeting here of these bodies and personages at the same time is purely accidental. In the interest of clarity, I ask space to describe the real situation. It is true that all of the classifications and examinations were instituted to get the service out of politics and put it upon a business basis. But a very large number of those who are “in politics” did not like the idea. Out of 550,000 places in the civil service they saw 425.000 already under civil service law where they could not engage actively in politics nor be assessed, and they felt that they must take steps to keep the remainder of the service from going the same way.

A great gain was made when they got President Harding to modify President Wilson's order directing the examination of postmasters by the Civil Service Commission. Wilson's order required the top man to be taken and out of 2,100 postmasters appointed by him over 900 were Republicans. Harding ordered appoinments to be made from the top three and it completely did away with all difficulty. The postoffice department sends out word to a republican congressman or to a patronage distributor to pick the man from the top three and if the right man is not there, a new examination is demanded on a technicality and some “right man” brushes up and gets in the top three. Often the man wanted is announced beforehand, which deters applicants and few compete. In the South where the distributors of patronage are more vigorous anew appointee is at once assessed a good round sum which he promptly pays. The plan in the rural delivery service is to send inspectors. I have seen more than a dozen sets of the charges made against Democrats. They are all quite alike. The charge “desk'nftt in order” and “report not written up” and “did not carry enough stamps” were rarely omitted and nearly all were mild; not serious enough to damage a man’s character but enough to get his place; and no appeal to the post-master-general made any difference. In these and other ways the influence of the professional politician won. In appointing the 40,000 fourth class postmasters the choice from

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A cop and a taxi driver form the background around which Warren and Brockway build their comedy. It is indeed a good take off of the problems of the day with a futuristic spicing. A trombone and cornet duet serves to round off their act. Just a couple of college boys. Their slickers, oxford bags, and talk are typical of the "rah rah” boys you hear about. With a selection of comedy songs that are hard to beat Atterbury and Gillum attempt to amuse the hardened Indianapolis theater-going public. These two are really good. Louise Hart and Company have an act that gives *you the long and the short of it. The surprise of the act is Captain Gulliver who it is said used to be with Ringling Brothers. Weighing 286 pounds and standing 8 feet and 3 inches tall

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the top three leads to the same result so that the bulk of the postmasters of the country have political masters and can exert an enormous influence, particularly in primaries. And so the postmaster-general and senior Senators and the professional politicians are really here to meet the postmasters. The post-master-general that he is always glad to hear that a Democrat has been dismissed to make room for a Republican, and the distributors and receivers of patronage do really owe him much. The heart of the senior Senator is also true to patronage. It is said that he and the postmaster-general do not agree as to efforts to be made in the primaries in Indiana. The latter is said to want the primaries to produce delegates favorable to Coolidge, while the former is said to want the delegates to be under his direction. The postmaster-gen-eral from his position has great advantages in the contest; but the senior senator is no mean antagonist. He came to the city escorted by prominent postmasters, thus showing his grip. When he was examined in October, 1926, in Indianapolis by Senator Reed, chairman of the Senate Investigating Committee, he volun-

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to The Indianapolis Times Washington Bureau. 1322 New York Aye.. Washington. D. C.. Inclosing 2 cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply. Unsigned requests cannot be answered. All letters a-e confidential.—Editor. When should a lilac bush be pruned? How old must it be before it blooms? They should be pruned after inflorescence. Pruning in winter or spring would destroy a large part of the flower buds for the coming season. Blooming depends on the age of the shrub, the planting and the care they are given. WT.at are the superstitions concerning the healing power of opals? They are crediter with power to heal diseases. The superstition that opals are unlucky is based on Teutonic folk lore and is comparatively modern. Does moving the “previous question” automatically cut off debate and force a vote on the motion under discussion? The "previous question” is a motion to close debate and put the immediate pending question to a vote, and it is usually made when the original motion has become submerged in a mass of amendments. It is “not susceptible of debate and it Is mandatory upon the Chair to submit the question of whether the assembly wishes to vote on the pending motion or not,”

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he supports himself on the diminutive Louise Hart who is but 5 feet 1-inch tall and weighs but 125 pounds. In other words you don’t have to be so big to be strong. Ken Maynard is featured in the photoplay "Somewhere in Sonora." Comedy and News riels comprise the rest of the program. At the Palace today and tomorrow. (By Observer). Other theaters today offer: “Running Wild," at the Apollo; “Women Love Diamonds.” at the Ohio: “Maid of the Mist,” at the Indiana; “Dearie,” at the Circle: “Paying the Price.” at the Isis; Robert St. Clair's unnamed mystery drama at English's; "Alias the Deacon,” at Keith’s, and Revue Comique, at the Lyric. •

tarily described his campaign organization. He said he had campaigned in Indiana 36 years and had an enormous personal acquaintance; that the year before under his direction the collector of internal revenue. Thurman, had had charge of forming his organization; that when completed it consisted of about 60.000 individuals “ready to go.” When a man with a personal political machine managed by 60.000 men and women “ready to go” is pitted against the postmaster-gen-eral with his great control of patronage. it will be a battle of giants upon which the politician public will look with awe. I offer these brief explanations hoping they will clear the view of the general public. LUCIUS B. SWIFT.

Do You Know — That the mothers of 405 little children can go to work daily, happily assured that through the three day nurseries conducted by agencies of the Community Fund their little ones are receiving expert care and attention.

Qnestions and Answers

Can you give me some names for twin boys? Arthur and Andrew; Malcolm and Martin; Duncan and Douglas; Edward and Edmund. How old is the earth? Theories about the age of the earth in geological time vary enormously. Estimates of the age of the oldest rocks by geologists and astronomers starting from different standpoints have varied between 1.600.000,000 and 25,000.000 years. What is the population of the largest city in West Virginia? Wheeling having a population of 56,208 is the largest. What were the gate receipts of the Jeffries-Johnson prize fight at Reno, Nevada, July 4, 1910? $270,775. How old is Pola Negri? She was born Jan. 3, 1897. How many times has De Wolf Hopper been married and who were his wives? Ella Gardiner was the first, and Ida Hosher the second. He next married Edna Wallace, often called the 62-year old flapper and she was followed by Nella Reardon Bergen, a singer. The fifth marriage with Elda Furry- (Hedda Hopper) was dissolved by divorce in 1924 after 11 years. On October 20, 1825, he married Lillian Glaser, a singer of Oakkfidf Calif,

JULY 22, 1927

Why the Weather?

By Charles FlUhugh Telman Authority on ’ Mrtoorology

WEATHER MEN 1 HELP LOCATE AN AIRPORT In choosing sites for the airports that will eventually be laid out in the neighborhood of all important American cities cartful attention will need to be given to prevailing meteorological conditions. For example. surrounding woods, hills and buildings may cause local turbulence, dangerous to aircraft, by breaking up winds that would blow steadily if these obstructions were lacking. Visiblity especially as controlled by the distribution of fog or smoke is another local factor to be considered. The advice of meteorologists should be sought before decision is made, and in many cases it will be advisable to carry out an extensive meteorological survey of the sites proposed. Such a survey has just been undertaken by the city of San Francisco, which is planning the establishment of an airport and is considering nine possible locations. The city has appropriated SIO,OOO for this investigation, which will require a year or more. Wind, vanes, anemographs, pilot-balloons and other meteorological Instruments have been ordered. A meteorologist and a computer belonging to the staff of the U. S. Weather Bureau office in San Francisco have been given a year’s leave of absence from the Government service, during which time they will be employed by the city to conduct the survey. The importance of such an undertaking would seem to be self-evi-dent, but it has not always been recognized. During the world war the British governmttit spent half a million pounds in laying out a flying field in Scotland at which aviators were to be trained in dropping bombs. The field could never be used, on account of the gusts and eddies from surrounding hills! (All rights reserved by Science Service, Inc.)

Mr. Fixit Hole in Maryland Street Should Be Reported.

Mr. Fixlt, The Times reporter at city hall, will be glad to present your complaints to city officials. Letters must near writer's name and address. Names will not be published. Mr. Fixif was asked today to aid in securing the repair of W. Maryland St., west of Senate Ave. Mr. Fixlt: Wish to advise that there is a hole in Maryland Si. Just west of Senate Ave., which certainly needs attention. The last account we had there were two Fords and one automobile down in it. You dont need to be in any big hurry as it is certainly helping the tire men. You might mention this to the big boys when you have time. P. D. Q. City Engineer Paul R. Brown has ordered the street repair department to fix the chuck-hole. Dear Mr. Fixit: The residents in the neighborhood of Hiatt and Howard Sts., where numerous accidents have taken place, would greatly appreciate it if you would see that a stop sign is placed there. Hiatt and Lambert St. is a dengerous corner, too. LMG. 200.’ Howard St. The board of safety received your request and will consider erection of a sign when funds are available. No funds are available under this year’s budget.

Brain Teasers

Since Commander Byrd is planning a flight over the south pole, you will want to brush up on Antarctic exploration. The first five questions of today's questions will help you test your knowledge. Answers are on page 20. 1. What explorer has been at both the north and south poles? 2. When did Amundsen reach the south pole? 3. What part did Captain Scott play in exploration about the south pole? 4. What explorer was the first to see the Antarctic continent? 5. What British explorer came within a few miles of the pole in 1909? 6. Who created the Noble prizes? 7. For what are Noble prizes awarded? 8. Who was founder of the Smithsonian Institution? 9. Who is United States ambassador to England? 10. What, approximately, is the speed record for typewriting? 11. How many railroads and interurban lines run into this city? 12. How long is the Belt railroad, encircling the city?

What is the monetary unit in Brazil? The smallest unit of Brazilian currency is the rol and the monetary basis is the milrois, or 1,000 reis. There are bronze coins of the denominations 20 and 40 reis; nickel coins, 100, 200 and 400 reis; silver, 500, 1,000 and 2000 reis. The value of the Brazilian milreis in American money is $0.3244, Dors the United States provide residences for the foreign ambassadors and diplomats in Washington, D. C.? No. In some cases the foreign governments own their embassies and legations and in other cases the foreign representatives rent the builings they occupy. On what day of the week did February 9, 1901, fall? Saturday. Do all immigrants have to pay a head tax upon entering the United States? Every immigrant pays a head tax of eight dollars. Is there a limit on the size and weight of a package that can be sent by parcel post? The weight limit is 70 pounds for parcels for delivery within the first, second and third zones, and 50 pounds for all other zones. Parcel post matter may not exceed $4 Inches In length and girth combined.